Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mwasumbii
ID:
1245546

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.M.Johnson

Source:
tro

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Novon 9: 55 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001244884



Common Names

  • Xylopia mwasumbii
  • Mwasumbi's Xylopia
  • Mwasumbi's False Pepper


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Description

Xylopia mwasumbii (also called Mwasumbi Xylopia, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb found in tropical and subtropical regions of Tanzania. It grows in moist, shady places and has small, white flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The leaves are lance-shaped and have a serrated margin.

Uses & Benefits

Xylopia mwasumbii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, and is also used as a groundcover in rock gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Xylopia mwasumbii has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xylopia mwasumbii is a fast-growing, evergreen, perennial shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, non-flowering stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. The seedlings should be transplanted to individual pots when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Xylopia mwasumbii

Xylopia mwasumbii is native to Africa and can be found in tropical rainforests and cloud forests.

Species in the Xylopia genus

Xylopia venezuelana, Xylopia wilwerthii, Xylopia vitiensis, Xylopia vielana, Xylopia vieillardii, Xylopia platypetala, Xylopia pygmaea, Xylopia rubescens, Xylopia roigii, Xylopia richardii, Xylopia quintasii, Xylopia pynaertii, Xylopia pulchella, Xylopia poilanei, Xylopia uniflora, Xylopia toussaintii, Xylopia torrei, Xylopia tomentosa, Xylopia sub-dehiscens, Xylopia staudtii, Xylopia spruceana, Xylopia sericea, Xylopia cupularis, Xylopia crinita, Xylopia coriifolia, Xylopia congolensis, Xylopia chocoensis, Xylopia championii, Xylopia caudata, Xylopia calosericea, Xylopia plowmanii, Xylopia flamignii, Xylopia ferruginea, Xylopia excellens, Xylopia emarginata, Xylopia elliptica, Xylopia elliotii, Xylopia ekmanii, Xylopia discreta, Xylopia dibaccata, Xylopia densifolia, Xylopia dehiscens, Xylopia degeneri, Xylopia calophylla, Xylopia acunae, Xylopia aethiopica, Xylopia africana, Xylopia brasiliensis, Xylopia bocatorena, Xylopia benthamii,

Species in the Annonaceae family

Afroguatteria bequaertii, Afroguatteria globosa, Afroguatteria discostigma, Alphonsea boniana, Alphonsea curtisii, Alphonsea cylindrica, Alphonsea elliptica, Alphonsea gaudichaudiana, Alphonsea hainanensis, Alphonsea havilandii, Alphonsea hortensis, Alphonsea javanica, Alphonsea johorensis, Alphonsea keithii, Alphonsea kinabaluensis, Alphonsea kingii, Alphonsea lucida, Alphonsea lutea, Alphonsea maingayi, Alphonsea malayana, Alphonsea mollis, Alphonsea monogyna, Alphonsea orthopetala, Alphonsea ovata, Alphonsea papuasica, Alphonsea philastreana, Alphonsea siamensis, Alphonsea sonlaensis, Alphonsea stenogyna, Alphonsea tonquinensis, Alphonsea tsangyanensis, Alphonsea ventricosa, Alphonsea zeylanica, Alphonsea borneensis, Alphonsea rugosa, Alphonsea glandulosa, Alphonsea pallida, Alphonsea annulata, Alphonsea isthmicola, Alphonsea longicarpa, Alphonsea phuwuaensis, Ambavia capuronii, Ambavia gerrardii, Anaxagorea acuminata, Anaxagorea allenii, Anaxagorea angustifolia, Anaxagorea borneensis, Anaxagorea brachycarpa, Anaxagorea brevipedicellata, Anaxagorea brevipes,

References

David Mark Johnson (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.M.Johnson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1006657-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.